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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.34, 1,999.94 and 819.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.34, 1,999.94 and 819.77 is: 1,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.34 : 1,999.94 = 819.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.34/1,999.94 = 819.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.34x = 1,999.94 × 819.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.34x = 1,639,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,492.58/1,449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.20

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